Italian Abroad

Studying Italian is the best way to open yourself up to the vibrant and cultural tradition of Italy. Studying abroad offers the unique opportunity to discover that tradition first-hand and to enrich your knowledge process. Employers are gravitated to candidates with cross-cultural communication skills because of their massive adaptability to changing environments. Choosing Italian secures that level of uniqueness for your future. The antique architecture and the warmth that comes with the colorful streets is more than enough to enable you to savor the elation of studying abroad.

Italian Programs

Academic Advice

Internships

Scholarships

Department Contact

Resources for Advisors

Students in front of the colosseum in Rome, Italy

Program Suggestions

The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students studying Italian.

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Destination	Program, Host Institution, or University Name	Program Type	Courses
Rome, Italy	John Cabot University	Exchange	Pre-Approved Courses
Taormina, Italy	Babilonia University	Provider	Pre-Approved Courses
Perugia, Italy	Umbra Insititute	Provider	Pre-Approved Courses
Reggio Emilia, Italy	USAC: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia	Provider	Available Courses
Florence, Italy	Florence University of the Arts	Provider	Available Courses

Summer Programs

Location	Program	Program Type	Courses
Florence, Italy	CIS: Summer in Florence	Provider	Available Courses
Umbra, Italy	Umbra Institute	Provider	Pre-Approved Courses
Rome, Italy	John Cabot University	Exchange	Pre-approved Courses
Reggio Emilia, Italy	USAC: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia	Provider	Available Courses
Padua, Italy	Boston University: Padua Italian Studies Program	Provider	Available Courses

Academic Advice

The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
Department input requested
Students should be working with their faculty advisor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.

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